#zooanthids

Doc Aquarium is have a sale on a corals!  We're currently trying to get rid of stock of beautiful corals that we have in our greenhouse. All our corals are 100% aquacultured corals, and have been growing in our greenhouse for 5 years! 

Come grab polyps, zoas, seriatopora birdsnest, and pocillopora! 

Our beautiful ponape birdsnest is ready to ship! http://www.docaquarium.com/products-page/sps-corals/ponape-birdsnest-seriatopora/

The birds of paradise birdsnest are on fire! http://www.docaquarium.com/products-page/sps-corals/birds-paradise-coral/

Screaming green birdsnest is ready to go!  http://www.docaquarium.com/products-page/sps-corals/green-birdsnest/ 

Our eagle eye zoas are priced and ready to go!  http://www.docaquarium.com/products-page/zooanthids/polyps/

Green Pocilloporas are waiting to go in your tank!  http://www.docaquarium.com/products-page/sps-corals/green-pocillopora-pocillopora-damicornis/ 

These are just some of the corals and anemones in my 65gal tank at home. Supported by metal halide lamps, these corals thrive in a perfectly mimicked community. Today i will point out some interesting facts about zoanthids (center), duncans, (top & bottom left) and the min-max anemone.  In the following postings, I will feature select species.

Zoanthids (center), which are commonly misspelled as zooanthids, are relatively easy to care for and spread easily on rocks and can even grow on surfaces such as plastic and the pre-filter box that is featured on many large tanks. In this photo, they can be found in the center. But dont be fooled by their simple appearance. Some members of the order Zoantharia produce a toxin called palytoxin. While the concentration of the toxin in these species is hotly debated, if palytoxin enters the bloodstream via an open wound, the result can be fatal. Contrary to popular belief, palytoxin can enter the bloodstream through undamaged skin. When handeling Zoanthids, be sure to wear non-powdered latex gloves. The most common symptoms associated with palytoxin poisoning in humans are characterized by a bitter/metallic taste, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mild to acute lethargy, paresthesia, bradycardia, renal failure, impairment of sensation, muscle spasms, tremor myalgia, cyanosis, and respiratory distress. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have been exposed to palytoxin. You may also call the National Poison Hotline  (U.S.) 1-800-222-1222. 

  Photo credit: AG Photo

Zooanthids, found on a beach dive in Old Marineland